Canadian judge suspends Quebec niqab ban

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Source: Reuters

TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge on Friday suspended part of a Quebec law banning people from wearing full-face veils when giving or receiving public services, handing a provisional victory to civil liberties groups who argued that the law is unconstitutional and discriminates against Muslim women.

Judge Babak Barin suspended the portion of the act banning face coverings until the government enacts guidelines for how the law will be applied and how exemptions might be granted.

The government of the mainly French-speaking province of Quebec now has a chance to clarify in detail how the law would be put into practice.

The law, passed in October, affects everyone from teachers and students to hospital employees, police officers, bus drivers and transit users.

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#WORLD NEWS DECEMBER 1, 2017 / 8:16 PM / UPDATED 4 HOURS AGO
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1. Shouldn't be allowed to hide your identity when dealing with the public.

Cops are bad enough with it as it is.

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2. The ban is against giving OR RECEIVING public services with your face covered.

That includes getting on a bus, not just driving one.